Yorcks BAR

Under the Railway Arches of Yorckstraße

Yorcks BAR is located at Yorckstraße 81 in Kreuzberg, in the section where the old railway bridges span the street. Yorckstraße S-Bahn station and Yorckstraße U-Bahn station are both within walking distance, Gleisdreieck Park begins a few hundred meters further east, and the heritage-listed Riehmers Hofgarten district adjoins to the south. The area is both a residential quarter and a thoroughfare, which brings the establishment a mixed clientele of locals and passers-by. The facade is inconspicuous; in good weather, tables are set directly on the pavement, from where one can observe the traffic rolling under the bridges. Those arriving by car usually find a spot in the side streets; however, most guests come on foot from the neighborhood. Yorckstraße at this point is one of Kreuzberg’s most distinctive addresses, as the railway bridges line up for several hundred meters, bathing the roadway below in a unique light.

Draught Beer, Bar, and No Closing Time

Inside, Yorcks BAR is an old-school pub: dark wood, a long bar where regulars sit, and a tap that rarely rests. Draught beer is served, along with the usual shots and long drinks. Prices remain in the single-digit euro range, significantly below what is charged in the cocktail bars a few streets away. There’s no extensive dining here; it’s about drinking and talking. The special feature is the lack of a closing time: the place never closes, which is precisely why it’s the last resort for many when chairs are being stacked elsewhere, and at the same time, the first stop for anyone wanting a beer after the night shift. The clientele is mixed and explicitly open-minded, the tone direct but friendly. If you’re looking for a genuine Berlin corner pub, you’ve come to the right place. Payment is usually cash; card payment should not be assumed in a pub of this type. The establishment can be reached by phone at 030 78955636.